Explorers from Spain traveled around the world. Now people speak Spanish all over the world. Details from the sentences support the idea that:

• French is the most important language.

• The language of a place never changes.

• Language is brought by people to new places.

• A language can only be spoken in one country.

Which words help the reader understand the meaning of “cultural heritage”?

• A. “collection of places”

• B. “history of a people”

• C. “passed down”

• D. “our ancestors”

What information can be gathered from the map?

• Tejano influence is only in Texas.

• The best Cajun food is in Oklahoma.

• Cajuns settled in Texas and Louisiana.

• Cajuns settled in six states.

Architecture, arts, literature, music, and language are characteristics of what?

• culture

• place

• shelter

• movement

What can the reader infer about the author’s heritage from this passage?

• Her father was a traveling salesman

• Her family settled in a remote area.

• She lived in a big city as a child.

• She grew up with cousins nearby.

Diane Gonzalez Bertrand felt that it was important for books about Tejano heritage to be available for students. Which sentence from the following excerpt supports the statement listed above?

• Diane Gonzales Bertrand has been writing since she was little.

• When she was young she loved to read.

• She wanted to solve this problem, so she began to write books with Tejano elements and characters

• She teaches writing classes and enjoys helping other writers grow.

Why is Día de los Muertos an important Mexican celebration?

• It celebrates the many cultures in Texas.

• It honors loved ones who have died.

• It celebrates freedom.

• It honors the seasons.

Artists express the (a)   of different people.

• photographs

• traditions

• creations

• artwork

Based on the article how is culture passed from one generation to the next?

• reading about cultures around the world

• sharing customs and celebrations as a family

• requiring kids to adopt the neighborhood culture

• only allowing adults to participate in celebrations

Why do communities have cultural celebrations? Choose TWO correct answers.

• to preserve traditions

• to have parades and eat food

• to highlight important cultural ideas

• to spend money

• to show other people why their culture is better than others